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When I held you in my arms that dayBorn so still, born anywayHow was I to know to say goodbye?No one knew just what to doExcept tell me I'd get over youAs if forgetting makes it all untrue -- a lie

But I remember to rememberI can't forget just to forgetYour memories are a part of meConnecting me to what comes next.

And even after all this whileI think of you, sometimes I smileMemories of my unknown child, fade slow.I've held you in my heart each dayLife so short, life anywayMemories are meant to say hello.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

My Weight Loss Journey: Goals

just me being silly

“Courage doesn’t always roar.Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,‘I will try again tomorrow’.”~Mary Anne Radmacher

In looking for quotes about weight loss, I found the above quote. I have heard this quote a few times this year, and I think it rings true. More importantly, you may remember at the beginning of the year, I chose the word Courage for my Word of the Year (WOTY).

When it comes to weight loss goals, I have always kind of generalized my goals. "I want to lose weight". I think this came from fear of disappointment.

As a sufferer of chronic pain, I have often quit any attempts to exercise and get into shape. This year, I have my WOTY urging me along. An even though my body aches, I haven't quit.

I met my first major weight loss goal in April, in part due to my courage to keep trying. This may be a lesson I've learned too late, unfortunately, but its one I plan to continue.

Don't let your fears prevent you from taking that first step. And the many that will follow.

2 comments:

Love the photo of you!! Good to see a smile on your face and some goofiness! I think that is a wonderful quote and that, for most people, is really the definition of courage ...making the decision every day to keep on keeping on. Keep up the good work!